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Asked by Gillian from Surrey Cloudy Surface due to Stain Protection
TileProf says: Hi David, Thanks for the e-mail, sounds like an over application of sealer, unli...

Asked by Ken from Toronto Haze Finish on Chinese Matte Porcelain
TileProf says: We get a lot of complaints about Chinese Porcealin, and we are based in England,...

Asked by toni roberts from manchester Seal Tiles before or after grouting?
TileProf says: If you mean Seal instead of Treat, then the only person who can tell you this is...

Asked by Max from Bexley Scuff marks and Grout Haze on Porcelain
TileProf says: We have a product called Grout clean Up which will get rid of the Grout Haze, ri...

Asked by Laura from Herfordshire Pale porcelain in Kitchen
TileProf says: Best to try Tile Doctor Pro-clean, you will have to scrub the grout joints to ge...

Asked by David from Essex Removal of Stain Protection from Porcelain
TileProf says: It sounds like an over application, Porcelain tiles require very little if any s...

Asked by Ken from Toronto Issues with Chinese Porcelain
TileProf says: Thanks for the e-mail, we get a lot of complaints about Chinese Porcelain, and w...

Asked by Mrs Parkes from West Wales To seal or not to seal?
gpslancaster says: Most Porcelain don't require a sealer, if it does it shoudl say so on the box th...

Asked by meetu sohal from london Dirty Porcelain tiles
gpslancaster says: You will need a product called Pro-clean to clean these and if they are micro po...

Asked by Jacqueline Ellis from S E London would like some advice on cleaning dust from grout
gpslancaster says: Thanks for the e-mail,best to try Tile Doctor Pro-clean scrub it in with 1 to 3 ...

Asked by Daniel wicks from Northampton Cannot remove excess adhesive after new install
gpslancaster says: We have a product called Grout Clean Up, but it is a very strong Acid and may da...

Asked by Sue Love from Berkshire Tiling onto plaster recently applied
gpslancaster says: We are not Tilers by Trade, but I do know that it can take several weeks for a n...

Asked by teresa from fleet, hants patchy colored grout
gpslancaster says: We dont really get involved in choosing Grout colours for our customers as we ha...

Asked by linda sherratt from merseyside leaking patio
gpslancaster says: If the Tiled area was Tanked before laying the Tiles, then I would be surprised ...

Asked by glenda gabzdyl from london wrong grout colour
gpslancaster says: Aquamix Grout Colouring sounds like the answer however, its best you choose the ...

Asked by Pearse Keenan from birmingham black grout is truning white in parts
gpslancaster says: you have two options really. One; Rip up the grout and start again, using a dif...

Asked by margaret from Cambridge Streaky Finish after cleaning
gpslancaster says: Porcelain doesn't require a steam cleaner like the one you are using, suggest yo...

Asked by A Orr from Surrey Tile and Grout never look clean even after washing
TileProf says: Hi There, It may be that you have a Commercial Porcealin Tile which is meant t...

Asked by Stephanie from berkshire dots on tile surface trap dirt
TileProf says: Hi Stephanie, Burnishing pads are for Stone polishing really, buffing pads ar...

Asked by R P from Harrow Cleaning newly tiled black grout.
TileProf says: Hi There, Black floor grout only goes Black when its been wetted,so a lot peop...

Asked by Damian Boys from St Albans used bleach based cleaner :/
TileProf says: Hi Damian, Thanks for the e-mail, it would be best to use a product called Ox...

Asked by Gaffar from Midlands remove dust and Wet look for tiles
TileProf says: Hi There, If you have a textured Tile then 1 or 2 thin coats of Tile Doctor H...

Asked by Joyce Blake from London advice required on changing grout colour
TileProf says: Hi Joyce, We sell a good rnge of Grout colours from our website all info and a...

Asked by Chris Foggon from poole Dorset Removing Aquamix colourant
TileProf says: Hi Chris, We have used this product ourselves many times, it can be nuisance ...

Asked by Carl Sperke from wetherby best way to remove small areas of adhesive on a po
TileProf says: Hi Carl, If it is only a small amount try Grout clean up, apply it neat have ...

Asked by Lee Horton from Leamington spa Epoxy grout discoloured
TileProf says: Hi Lee, Epoxy is great if the grout l;ines are flush to the tile, if not the...

Asked by Mr Frost from Redhill Surrey best product to remove stains from grout and rese
TileProf says: Hi Mr Frost, We have a Grout Colourant Kit which you will find very useful, we...

Asked by Mr Andrew Gentle from Mid Wales is it possible to polish the tiles down so they a
TileProf says: Hi Andrew, If your Tiles are Ceramic and Porcelain then you cant polish < gri...

Asked by Ingeburg Nesbitt from Calcot Nr. Reading, West Berks. advice required on cleaning porcelain tiles
TileProf says: Hi It depends on the Porcelain, whether it is Micro-porous, Polished, ot Texture...

Asked by paula thomas from bridgend S Wales cleaning solution
TileProf says: c...

Asked by Barbara from Streatham, London Can you use porcelain tile on an outdoor patio & s
TileProf says: Hi Barbara, You had best check with the supplier to make sure the Tiles are f...

Asked by Sarah king from Wimborne No longer shiney
TileProf says: Hi Sarah, This can happen On Very Glossy Porcelain Tiles if you are using to ...

Asked by Ingeburg Nesbitt from Calcot Nr. Reading, West Berks. which is the best product to remove limescale?
TileProf says: Hi Ingeburg, I would try Grout clean up, use as instructed on the back of the...

Asked by cheryl white from upper swansea, powys slippery tiles
TileProf says: Hi Cheryl, If your Tiles need an Anti-slip solution then clcik here,http://www....

Asked by jason from swansea what is the best product to use on porcelain tiles
TileProf says: Hi Jason, Its more about the machinery than just a cleaner, for instance in t...

Asked by Darren McCarroll from Ireland Stains on floor
TileProf says: copied question...

Asked by Helen Matthews from Warrington hazy cloudy effect on newly fitted porcelain
TileProf says: Hi Helen, Best to use Tile Doctor Remove and Go and Nano-tech mixed togeth...

Asked by Andrea from Brearley To decide tomorrow morning- white grout or not?
TileProf says: Hi Andrea, Sorry we only answer these posts every few days when get a minute,...

Asked by Kate Davies from London E11 Anti Slip Tiles - Cleaning
TileProf says: repeated question...

Asked by Steven from Uk White biscuit bevel showing with rectified tile,
TileProf says: Hi Steven, Best bet is to try a grout colourant that will stick to the edge o...

Asked by deirdre pope from devon not waterproof
TileProf says: Hi Deidre, That is quite common, it doesnt mean the grout is not fully waterpr...

Asked by Sue Thomas from France mistaken grouting
TileProf says: Grout colour is your answer, either that or rip it all out and start again, whic...

Asked by mike moore from lancashire prices
TileProf says: Not really a Ball Park Figure, it all depends on whether there is a sealer on th...

Asked by Malcolm Webster from Brighton changing grout colour
TileProf says: Hi Malcolm, Yes yo can top up with the same colour quite eaily just make sure ...

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